Maybach 62 2007 review
The Maybach Landaulet concept returns to traditional 30s limousine styling with a rear compartment that can be converted into a topless cockpit; while the front driving area of the "chauffeur" remains under cover.
Rear passengers sit in a luxurious setting including white leather reclining seats, white velor carpet, piano lacquer, black granite and gold trim, voice-activated media and information DVD/CD, refrigerator and drinks compartment to store champagne glasses.
Peter Fadeev, corporate communications manager for DaimlerChrysler Australia, says the Landaulet concept was based on a Maybach 62 S that is not sold in Australia.
“The Maybach Landaulet study is a concept vehicle showing this new Maybach variant for the first time,” he says.
"It is expected to enter production shortly."
“There are currently no plans to bring this unique vehicle to Australia as it is not in production yet, but we will naturally look into releasing this vehicle in response to our customer requests.”
The word "lando" means wagon, and "lando" usually refers to a simulated convertible vehicle.
When the landau's roof is in its folded state, the side walls remain fixed and are reinforced with a one-piece tubular steel structure.
This means that the silhouette of a luxury saloon; as well as large doors; will remain unchanged.
When closed, the black soft top of the landau rests on a frame formed by the arches of the roof and is protected from wind and weather.
At the request of passengers behind him, the driver presses a switch on the center console, which electro-hydraulically opens the roof, which folds back into the luggage rack in 16 seconds.
Landaulet completed the traditional look of the limousine with glossy white paint and 20-inch traditional white-walled wheels with glossy spokes.
Despite all the luxury of the interior, traditional appearance and floating air suspension, under the hood is a modern twin-turbocharged V12 engine developed by Mercedes-AMG.
The 5980cc V12 engine develops a maximum power of 450 kW from 4800 to 5100 rpm, delivering 1000 Nm of torque from 2000 to 4000 rpm.
The Maybach marque was launched in Australia in late 2002.
“Currently, nine Maybach cars have been sold since entering the local market in Australia,” Fadeev said.
Three different models are sold in Australia; Maybach 57 ($945,000), 57S ($1,050,000) and $62 ($1,150,000).
